[JohnR]

OK - here is the conversation. Each year we have the Fall MS/MDA Tourney coming up in mid October - great event, great cause. S-B fields a team and does well or not - S-B (well Habs, Tattoo, and KrispyGasPumpBoy) won one a decade ago

I have been informed that CT Surfcasters Assoc members are going to participate but NOT weight in any fish. They will fish the Tourney, donate the funds, make the Breakfast, but C&R the whole weekend. Thus being able to support the tournament and cause, yet make a fair minded decision to not participate in the kill part of the Tourney. They are hoping to see a new format introduced in the future.

I want to discuss for this week if S-B should make the same effort, (and have a cookout on the beach) and participate and just catch & release. We will still donate through MS Tourney regardless of the decision.

I love this Tourney and what it supports. I enjoy fishing with and against the others. I am wondering if we should follow CSA's example on this.

Thanks,

John